Summary
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in East Cork, is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to join their Capital Projects team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing project schedules across a portfolio of capital projects.
This role will support project delivery by providing clear visibility on timelines, risks, and progress, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Work closely with Project Managers, Project Controllers, and cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Procurement, and Construction to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
Support baseline schedule development, progress tracking, and forecasting activities across multiple projects.
Monitor critical paths, identify potential delays, and provide early warning along with recovery plans.
Manage and incorporate change events into project schedules, including scenario planning to assess potential impacts.
Support resource planning and levelling across concurrent projects.
Generate regular progress and performance reports, including milestone tracking, variance analysis, and schedule performance metrics.
Participate in project review meetings and contribute to status reporting and schedule risk assessments.
Ensure all schedules are developed and maintained in line with internal procedures and regulatory expectations.
Collaborate with cost control teams to integrate cost and schedule data for reporting and project tracking.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of scheduling processes and project controls practices.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3–7 years' experience in project planning or scheduling, ideally within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or related regulated environments.
Strong experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for complex project scheduling.
Good understanding of project lifecycles, including engineering, construction, and commissioning activities.
Experience in resource loading, progress measurement, and schedule risk analysis.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
High attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational skills.
Experience with project controls tools and reporting systems (e.g. Excel, Power BI).
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
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